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How the CARES Act Provides Relief for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

The federal government has approved the $2.2 As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. This bill adds $600 per week from the federal government on top of whatever base amount a worker receives from the state. 10 billion for emergency small business loans.

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Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

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Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Dezeen survey finds 84 per cent of UK architecture studios want to reverse Brexit "catastrophe"

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It is even harder for small firms to compete on salaries." "One Our contractors quite often mention that skilled labour is in shorter supply, which leads to less quality on site and higher prices for labour." Salaries have risen. The full list of respondents to the Dezeen survey is below.

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Facts About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Architects

EntreArchitect

Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders. ? government will pursue criminal charges against you. Visit www.sba.gov for a list of SBA lenders. . Who can apply? How large can my loan be?

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A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One)

EntreArchitect

This must be budgeted for, as Agency Staff might be earning considerably more than a Small Practice Principal is ‘Drawing’ from his own Business! Whilst the Agency accommodate Pay and Government PAYE Contributions, this route can effectively ‘Derail’ your structure of Hourly Rates and Charges, unless budgeted for in advance!

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CORA Revises Position Paper to Reflect Architects’ Feedback

EntreArchitect

The Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) has updated their recent position paper addressed to state governing bodies and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Architects, individually, need to take their profession back from the contractors, construction managers, owners reps, kitchen designers, interior designers, etc.

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The A+List: 196 Architecture and Design Firms to Watch

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Jury Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Government & Civic Buildings. Public Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Best Landscape Design Firm. Jury Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Best Small Firm (1-10 Employees). Jury Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Best Young Firm. ARCity Office. ASPECT Studios.

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